With February the month known for love, Furry Friends of Knoxville wants to encourage Knoxville's pet parents and animal lovers to share your love with a furry friend in need of their furever home.
"BEAT THE HEAT" $20 Spay for Female Cats @ Young-Williams Animal Center, Knoxville, TN
During the month of February Young-Williams Animal Center is holding a "Beat the Heat” campaign which will provide $20 spays for female cats only. This is to prevent unwanted litters of kitten from being born this spring. In 2011, Young-Williams took in over 2,600 unwanted kittens.
The $20 spay is for female cats only and availability is to the first 180 appointments. Visit www.young-williams.org or call (865) 215-6677 to schedule your appointment. Please be sure to mention the campaign.
Petsmart Charities, the creator of the "Beat the Heat", provided a grant to Young-Williams Animal Center for this campaign.
February 4, Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event
AgriFeed Pet Supply, Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
Come meet some fun loving dogs and a few golden oldies. For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR.
February 4, Saturday, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Noah's Ark Rescue Pet Adoption Event
AgriFeed Pet Supply, Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information about Noah's Arc, please visit Noah's Arc or e-mail Jessica Short at rainingkatsndogz@yahoo.com.
February 4, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event
Petco, Farragut, Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
February 11, Saturday,10:00 am - 2:00 pm Horse Haven Neigh & Bray Adoption Day
2417 Reagan Road, Knoxville, TN
Come out and learn more about HHT and meet the animals available for adoption the second Saturday of every month. Take Campbell Station Rd 1 mile north off I-40. Turn right at stop sign onto Black Rd. Bring carrots! For more information, visit Horse Haven of Tennessee or call (865) 406-5762 or email hht@horsehavenoftn.com.
February 11, Saturday, noon - 2:00 pm: Greyhound Pets of America Adoption Event @ Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information, visit Greyhound Pets of America TN Chapter.
February 11, Saturday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm: Belly Rubs Basset Rescue Pet Adoption Event @ Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pk, Knoxville TN
For more information, visit Belly Rubs Basset Rescue.
February 11, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event @ Petsmart, Parkside Dr, Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
February 11, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Chichuachua Adoption Event @ Petco, Farragut, TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
February 11, Friday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Shelter Animals Rescue Group, SARG, Pet Meet and Greet
PetSmart, Parkside Dr, Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN
Come meet adoptable pets needing their furever homes. For more information, please visit please visit SARG.
February 14, Tuesday, 7:00 pm: Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee Monthly Meeting @ Mr. Gatti's, 6913 Kingston Pk (just west of Papermill intersection) Knoxville TN
On the second Tuesday of each month, you are invited to come and learn how you can make a difference in the feral cat community in East Tennessee. For more information, please visit FFFET. Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee hosts an adoption fair every Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Petsmart in Turkey Creek.
February 15, Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:00 pm: Pet Loss Support Group
Family Room, UT Veterinary Hospital, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville TN
This is a supportive environment where people can share their grief and loss experiences of their pets, or companion animals. The pet loss support group is a place to remember and honor the life of the companion who has died. It is an opportunity to learn additional ways of coping with the loss of your animal. If you are interested, please call (865) 755-8839 or visit University of Tennessee Vet School.
February 18, Saturday, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm: TN Valley Golden Retriever Rescue Adoption Event
Petsmart, Turkey Creek, Knoxville TN
Come meet some fun loving dogs and sweet golden oldies needing a furever home. For more information about this adoption event, please visit TVGRR.
February 18, Saturday, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: East TN Border Collie Pet Adoption Event @ Agri Feed Pet Supply, 5716 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
Adoptable dogs, information about Border Collies and Border Collie Rescue, and fundraising items for sale. Email Suzanne Westor visit ETBCR for more information. For directions, please call (865) 584-3959.
February 18, Saturday, 10:00am - 11:30am: Human Animal Bond in Tennessee, HABIT, Informational Meeting for Potential Volunteers @ University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Room A118, 2407 River Dr (AG Campus) Knoxville, TN
HABIT, an animal assisted therapy program is holding an informational meeting for any persons interested in becoming a volunteer with this program. HABIT's goal is to promote the bond between people and animals. HABIT's programs go into schools, nursing homes, assisted living centers, retirement homes, and hospitals. Preregistration starts at 9:30 am the morning of the meeting.
February 18, Saturday, noon - 3:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event @ Wild Birds Unlimited, Kingston Pk, Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
February 18, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event @ Mast General Store, Gay St, Downtown Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
February 25, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm: Small Breed Rescue Group Adoption Event @ Petsmart, Morrell Rd (across from West Town Mall) Knoxville TN
Small furry friends need homes! For more information, please visit Small Breed Rescue of East TN.
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